Australian doctor assessment
Online Carer's Certificates
If you need time away to care for someone, you can request a carer's certificate through Medigate. Describe the caring situation, the requested dates and the relevant health information for an Australian doctor to review.
Choose your certificate duration
All prices are in Australian dollars. Certificates are issued only if approved by a doctor.
Single day
$19.95 AUD
Start request2–3 days
$29.90 AUD
Start request4 or more days
$49.90 AUD
Start requestExplain who you are caring for
The assessment asks for your details, the care recipient's details and your relationship to them. Provide accurate information about the circumstances and the dates you need. Check your workplace or institution's requirements for supporting documentation.
What to have ready
- The dates you need for caring responsibilities
- The care recipient's name, date of birth and relationship to you
- Relevant symptoms and information about the caring situation
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From request to certificate
Complete your assessment
Select your dates and provide accurate health and contact information in the online form.
An Australian doctor reviews it
Requests are reviewed from 6am to midnight, seven days a week. The doctor may ask for more information.
Receive your certificate if approved
Your signed certificate is delivered by email. Its QR code can be used to check authenticity.
Approval and delivery time depend on the assessment. Learn about Medigate or contact our team with questions.
Questions about carer certificates
How is a carer's certificate different from a work certificate?
A work certificate request relates to your own illness. A carer's certificate request relates to caring responsibilities and asks for information about the person you are caring for.
Can I request a certificate for several days of care?
Single-day, two-to-three-day and four-or-more-day requests are available. The doctor assesses whether the requested certificate and duration are appropriate.